Courtesy City of Alexandria
Three fun facts about the historic Parker Gray neighborhood:
1. In past years, the more popular nickname for the Parker Gray neighborhood was “Uptown” to distinguish it from the “downtown” areas closer to the Potomac River.
2. The official moniker comes from two schools whose names, in turn, honored leading black educators in the community: Sarah Gray, principal of Hallowell School for Girls and John Parker, principal of the Snowden School for Boys.
3. Alexandria built the first black high school in 1950 at 1207 Madison Street, which was named Parker-Gray. Prior to this, young African-Americans who wanted to continue their education past the eighth grade were forced to go into the District of Columbia for high school.
This 'Did You Know' is presented by Christine Sennott, your Parker Gray homes specialist, and by Leo Anzoleaga of Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Christine Sennott is a native Virginian and 3rd generation Realtor. She is also a proud resident of Old Town Alexandria and is fully immersed in the community. She helps her clients make informed decisions toward a successful real estate transaction. Learn more about her at christinesennott.com, email her at Christine@christinesennott.com or call 703-785-8762.
Lennar “Leo” I. Anzoleaga (DC:MLO251882 MD:28992 VA:MLO-6813VA NMLS:251882) is an agent of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. (NMLS:2551) an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee located at 1431 Opus Place, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-376-2100. DC: Mortgage Lender License No. MLB2551. MD: Licensed as a Mortgage Lender by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation No. 19525. VA: Licensed as a Mortgage Lender by the Virginia State Corporation Commission No. MC-5630; NMLS ID No. 2551 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Copyright ©2018 Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. All Rights Reserved. Branch Location: 1775 Tysons Blvd., 5th Floor, Office 5162, Tysons, VA 22102.
